STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2007 – The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing leading U.S. airlines, today expressed disappointment at the Department of Transportation (DOT) schedule reduction proposal for flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
“This is a disappointing decision. Slashing operations at JFK alone will not solve the congestion problem but will shut the door on growth for our country’s leading international gateway,” said ATA President and CEO James C. May. “We know that there are better solutions to New York’s capacity needs and we are committed to working with FAA to put them into effect.”
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.airlines.org. For more information on next-generation air traffic control, visit www.smartskies.org.
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